Aleph to publish ‘A Suitable Boy’ sequel
New Delhi – Aleph Book Company has acquired publishing rights of Vikram Seth’s much-awaited “A Suitable Girl”, sequel to the 1993 bestseller “A Suitable Boy”. The novel is set for release 2016. Aleph will also be publishing the 20th anniversary edition of... read more »
Twitter reunites heartbroken girl with cute teddy bear left on train
London – A young girl has been reunited with her lost teddy bear after an amazing social media appeal. Phoebe Simpson was left devastated after she lost her favourite teddy Roar on the train during a family trip from York to London, but thanks to rail passenger Lauren Bishop Vranch, who found... read more »
China slams Japan for slandering its air defence zone in international foru...
London – China has condemned Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for “maliciously slandering” the newly declared air defence zone of Beijing in an international forum. Foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei expressed strong dissatisfaction with Japan’s leader, claiming that... read more »
Hornbill Festival reflects traditional and modern face of Nagaland
Kohima – In an endeavor to promote tourism and preserve the socio-cultural heritage of the Nagas, Kohima played host to the 14th Hornbill Festival of Nagaland recently. During the festival, 16 tribes of Nagaland presented their food, folk dances, music and other arts. The annual festival is... read more »
AAP surge proves people want third option: CPI-M
New Delhi – The Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) spectacular wins in Delhi proves that people are looking for “a viable alternative” to both the Congress and the BJP, the... read more »
Big B ponders over gay rights ruling
Mumbai – Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is left wondering ab! out the consequences of the recent Supreme Court ruling that consensual sex between adults of the same gender is an... read more »
Nagarjuna hopes for December success again
Chennai – Actor Akkineni Nagarjuna, who considers December to be a very lucky month for him, is planning to release his upcoming Telugu production venture “Uyyala Jampala”... read more »
India notes defence developments in China: Air force chief
Shillong – India is taking note of defence developments in its neighbourhood, and is in a state of preparedness to thwart nefarious designs and threats, Indian Air Force chief N.A.K.... read more »
Fardeen Khan blessed with baby girl
Mumbai – Actor Fardeen Khan and his wife Natasha have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, here. The actor’s cousin, jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali shared the news via Twitter, and... read more »
